Marriott’s Q4 Slows as Government Travel Falls, Luxury Stays Resilient
A prolonged U.S. government shutdown weighed on Marriott’s fourth-quarter results, but strong leisure and luxury demand helped offset the decline in business travel.
A prolonged U.S. government shutdown weighed on Marriott’s fourth-quarter results, but strong leisure and luxury demand helped offset the decline in business travel.
China has confirmed 30-day visa-free entry for British citizens, a move expected to accelerate travel demand, airline capacity growth, and renewed business ties between the two countries.
MICE refers to Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions, a key segment of business and corporate travel.
American Airlines is preparing to resume nonstop service between the United States and Venezuela, marking a significant step toward restoring air links suspended since 2019.
Capital One is expanding its reach into managed business travel and corporate payments with a $5.15 billion acquisition of fintech platform Brex, signaling a bold push beyond consumer banking.
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air has reached a major passenger milestone while signaling a shift toward higher-yield travelers with the launch of its new Wizz Class product.
American Airlines has begun introducing free inflight Wi-Fi for loyalty members, with most of its fleet expected to offer complimentary connectivity by spring 2026.
India-based corporate travel platform TravelPlus has filed IPO papers, signaling growing investor confidence in enterprise-focused travel technology and its improving profitability.
Uber is recruiting travel agents to train external AI models, signaling a deeper push into the travel ecosystem alongside major data and advertising expansions.
Otto The Agent, a new AI-powered travel assistant, promises an effortless, concierge-style experience for business travelers by automating planning, booking and real-time problem solving.
Hyatt has debuted three new hotels in Shanghai’s fast-growing Lingang district, offering an integrated hospitality destination designed for business, leisure, and extended stays.
New Zealand has introduced a new four-year Business Investor Work Visa, offering foreign investors a pathway to permanent residency through business investment and active participation.
The corporate travel giant TravelPerk has rebranded as Perk, expanding beyond travel management to eliminate time-wasting ‘shadow work’ through AI-driven automation.
Back to back describes consecutive travel plans, like flights or tours scheduled immediately one after another.
An air travel card is used to buy airline tickets and manage travel expenses, often within corporate programs.